Explore the Family Name Kreisher
The meaning of Kreisher
Americanized form of German Kreischer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kreisher in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, the prevalence of the name "Kreisher" saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kreisher held the rank of 46,614 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to a rank of 48,160, marking a decrease of 3.32%. Despite this decline in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Kreisher surname increased from 430 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, indicating a growth of 2.09%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the prevalence of Kreisher decreased by 6.25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #48,160 | -3.32% |
| Count | 430 | 439 | 2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kreisher
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the Kreisher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census presents an interesting picture. The vast majority of individuals identifying as Kreisher were white, accounting for 97.21% in 2000 which slightly decreased to 93.62% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.16% in 2000 to 4.56% in 2010, marking an impressive 293.10% change. Individuals who identified as two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. However, the census recorded no individuals with the Kreisher surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 93.62% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 4.56% | 293.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.59% | 13.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |